Deal: Dual SIM Samsung Galaxy S8 drops to $475 [updated] Comments
- Hudinited
- g5Y
wingraptor, 04 Jun 2018Would you say that the S8 is a better buy than the Mi 8 at this point in time?Not at all. Only design,and display wise.
- Hudinited
- g5Y
Geric.770, 04 Jun 2018For all of these things, Samsung is still earning billions out there even if we are switching ... moreI agree, and i can congrats them for that,but i really wish for more competitive phones. More concurrence in smartphone world, more tech we will get for less price.
- Geric.770
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wingraptor, 04 Jun 2018Would you say that the S8 is a better buy than the Mi 8 at this point in time?I'll just wait for the official Mi8 full specs and features to answer that later.
- wingraptor
- jdw
Geric.770, 04 Jun 2018Yeah. Everyone is comparing this with Xiaomi's new flagship. But what if we are talking about... moreWould you say that the S8 is a better buy than the Mi 8 at this point in time?
- Geric.770
- uSQ
Hudinited, 04 Jun 2018Ok , let's say a few facts than. If i compare low-end phone build quality. My sister's Redmi P... moreFor all of these things, Samsung is still earning billions out there even if we are switching phones and avoided Galaxies.
Huawei has a better, if not the best, implementation in the midrange game because it has this bang for a buck products with decent specs.
- Hudinited
- g5Y
Geric.770, 04 Jun 2018Mi8 is already a flagship, and yes it's worth the money.
If only that SE will be available he... moreOk , let's say a few facts than. If i compare low-end phone build quality. My sister's Redmi Pro feels as premiuim compared to J7 (2016) (same generation similar pricing,size,performance to be fair).
In camera department Mi Mix 2S is on par with S9 and P20 Pro. (a bit lower but still comparable).
In terms of performance, some Samsung users still complain about lag from time to time after few months of use even on note 8 (Solved by restarting a phone but...). 2yo Redmi Pro still works like a first day. ( I did clear all data but out of the box, i switched phone from unofficial to China Dev ROM for my sister)
Jumping to Updates, Xiaomi update OS version pretty slow like Samsung but you have MIUI updates every week and always newest security patch.
Samsung stucked on QC 2.0...
YES Samsung screens are best on the market but that's it. Most premium build Apple, best performance Pixel, best camera Huawei,best sound LG,most features Huawei and best value for money Xiaomi.
- Anonymous
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Anonymous, 04 Jun 2018S8 is worse - only one update is pending.. that will come very late. Learn something from past... moreThank You for bringing your well balanced, well thought out and above all completely impartial expertise to us all.
You can now put your Mummys laptop away and go out and play.
- Anonymous
- w9x
Anonymous, 04 Jun 2018Complete mis-informed, fanboy drivel. S8 is worse - only one update is pending.. that will come very late. Learn something from past. Don't go by the name. Samsung is not premium brand, it's mediocre brand who charges high .
- Anonymous
- 3Jn
Anonymous, 04 Jun 2018don't buy - already got an update .. so s8 wont get any major update. And it will lag :-) Wo... moreComplete mis-informed, fanboy drivel.
- YalokIy
- Mkc
Anonymous, 04 Jun 2018don't buy - already got an update .. so s8 wont get any major update. And it will lag :-)
Wo... moreS8 got one major update and will receive another one next year (android 9).
Just like S5, S6, S7 received two major updates.
It's a good deal.
- Geric.770
- uSQ
Hudinited, 04 Jun 2018Hahahaha you are funny... Only two things that S8 have over Mi8 is Higher price and water resi... moreMi8 is already a flagship, and yes it's worth the money.
If only that SE will be available here.
Why would I bother DxOMark anyway? It's a biased company. Remember that they are marking high scores for a product when the company pays millions on them. S8 is still impressive and no, I'm not trolling around because it's the reality between Samsung users and Chinese phone users, including me.
I agree that Samsung's software is not good on battery optimization when comparing to my Huawei Y7 Prime's EMUI.
- Hudinited
- g5Y
Geric.770, 04 Jun 2018Yeah. Everyone is comparing this with Xiaomi's new flagship. But what if we are talking about... moreHahahaha you are funny... Only two things that S8 have over Mi8 is Higher price and water resistance... Battery optimisations on MIUI are simply one of the best, just like Huawei's one... Don't need to mention that Samsung have Awful battery life compared to like Mate 10,Pixel 2/XL,Oneplus 5T,Mi6 (i take last years flagships to be fair). Also camera on MI8 according to DxO mark is better than S8,Pixel 2, and on par with S9+.. so dont troll around. I assume that samsung is better on recording videos, but in photography Xiaomi wins S8. BUT if you like that edged screen it isn't bad deal at all. I personally don't .. (i mean it looks amazing in every aspect, but drop the phone once and you have broken glass.. That edges gives amazing expirience but when i consider an accidental drop that edge is big downside, and it is reason to crack more easly.) If i look for used S8/+ in my country, 70% deals are cracked on the corners or sides... It doesn't affect the performance but who the hell wants broken phone? Dont get me wrong, who owns S8 there is completly no reason to buy new device, even S9/+ P20/Pro ,Mi8,OP6,U12+,G7... It is last year's flagship and only worth upgrade will be in 2019, but if i need to choose between S8 and Mi8 i would go with Mi8 for sure. Only better devices than Xiaomi are G7,S9/+ P20/Pro. Ofc Note 9, Mate 20 , OP6T,V40 will be noticiable better, but comparing price and specs with current flagships Mi8 is FLAGSHIP KILLER by any means .
- CptPower
- SH3
Geric.770, 04 Jun 2018Yeah. Everyone is comparing this with Xiaomi's new flagship.
But what if we are talking about... moreMan few things.
Even an Oneplus 6 according to Zac from Jerryrigeverything is waterproof despite there is no claims of it on gsmarena phone specs.
This Xiaomi is the same.
In real world updates are most important it means company care for its customers.
Samsung doesnt do this thus the result the xiaomi slowly climbing onto the top being number 1 in market share.
For an A build quality you know that 40% of all phones around the globe are made by Foxconn. Like 30 of Samsung whole production is made by Foxconn so your phone will be probably chinese.
Battery optimization: Lets see try to type battery saver on google play.
You know what it will find so many you will have no idea which one to pick.
And the camera. I saw Mi8 explorer photos. I can tell ypu that S8 cant compete.
Last thing. Samsung features are just bloatware which noone use and people must have it because it looks like a part of OS and just taking your space.
Thus to Samsung.
Thanks no.
Lets celebrate Mi8 Explorer.
Viva la Xiaomi.
Best brand with best pricing.
Others just cant compete.
- CptPower
- SH3
Anonymous, 04 Jun 2018don't buy - already got an update .. so s8 wont get any major update. And it will lag :-)
Wo... moreAgree with u mate.
Samsung was always funny like company not a real dealer on a cell phone market.
- CptPower
- SH3
Funny thing that new A8 cost more than last year flagship.
Another funny thing Xiaomi Mi8 cost less than a last year Samsung flagship and offers much better specs.
And last of funny things basic model should cost 375 at most for being affordable but due to a well known fact that Samsung is lack of aftersales support and updates whi would buy this overpriced piece of history?
- Anonymous
- Nv2
Geric.770, 04 Jun 2018$485 + here in my country. Wow, these phones are surely worth to buy.Which country are you from?
- Geric.770
- uSQ
Xhxhyy, 04 Jun 2018Still more expensive than Mi-8 Explorer. No wonder they quickly decline in market share they s... moreYeah. Everyone is comparing this with Xiaomi's new flagship.
But what if we are talking about the best features that the S8 has while Xiaomi doesn't have?
Let's say: IP68, A+ build quality, better battery optimization thanks to their new software quirks, SD835 is still solid until now, and a single camera that is unmatchable on low light situations.
Also, people buying Samsung phones because they do not care about major updates! And they are buying it for the features that no company has it.
- Anonymous
- w4b
don't buy - already got an update .. so s8 wont get any major update. And it will lag :-)
Worse company ever.
- Anonymous
- PUW
anyone know if Samsung Pay for this phone will work internationally?
If not, which country will SP work for this phone?
E.g. if I buy a USA S8 model from an authorised retailer in USA (Snapdragon), I know I will not be able to bring to Asia and store Asia credit cards in the phone and vice versa
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